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Sri Lanka’s most popular American Psychology degree programme has achieved another significant milestone. The BS Psychology degree is now accepted as a fully recognized qualification to enter a MD (Doctor of Medicine) qualification. Missouri S&T BS Psychology students are accepted into MD (Doctor of Medicine) programme at AUF (Angeles University Foundation) in Philippines. Widely considered as a leader in Medical education in the South-East Asian region AUF delivers a range of Medical and Health Science Degree programs in its state of the art campus in Angeles City, Philippines. AUF delivers MD (Doctor of Medicine) programs based on the American Medical System.
Introduction to North American (US) Medical System
North American Medical system requires students to complete a first degree (Usually in a Pre-Medical Science emphasis area) before processing to their MD (Doctor of Medicine) programs. During the pre-medical degree programme students are given exposure to relevant Science, Mathematics, and Humanity courses required to apply for Medical schools. In the American system Medical education is given over a period of 4 to 4 ½ years at a graduate level. Students are exposed to a diverse range of clinical and pre-clinical subjects that let them become world class practitioners or researcher. The emphasis given for research and discussion based study is widely considered as the main reason for the leadership enjoyed by America in Medical and Bio-Medical industries today. Many other countries in the world follow American Medical education system. They include countries such as Canada, Australia, Philippines and Singapore.
AUF (Angeles University Foundation) MD Programme
AUF (Angeles University Foundation) has been a center of excellence for Medical education in Philippines. During the past few decades AUF has achieved excellence in instruction, research, and community extension services locally and globally. AUF has its own clinical hospital and students have access to many other regional hospitals. AUF MD programmes are fully recognized by WHO (World Health Organization), GMC – UK, ECFMG (US and Canada), SLMC and many other medical councils worldwide.
World class facilities and resources at AUF
The world class facilities at AUF includes lecture theaters with audio – visual facilities, tutorial rooms which a provided to enhance problem based learning methodology. Students have access to computer workstations for academic purposes. All laboratories are equipped with advanced facilities and research work. Basic laboratories include Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Preventive Medicine. AUF research unit is sponsored by Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PHCHRD) and serves as a venue where research committee convenes and conducts research lecture series and other activities. The AUF students have access to AUF Medical Center located adjacent to the university campus. The Community Medicine Rotation programme is designed to provide opportunities for clinical clerks to develop skills in defining and dealing with health problems of population groups and to provide the basic health services. Furthermore with the approval of Department of Health, AUF provides 4 clinical hospitals for students so they are fully trained in various aspects of Medical sciences.
AUF – Doctor of Medicine Programme (MD) – Accepted in Sri Lanka and Overseas
The Medical education in Sri Lanka is limited handful number of students due to limited seats in state universities. Many students seek admission to foreign Medical degrees overseas. In selecting a suitable university and a degree students and parents must pay careful attention to local regulatory conditions for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs). In Sri Lanka the SLMC (Sri Lankan Medical Council) accepts both MD and MBBS degree qualifications from selected Medical universities. The Medical council publishes a list of such accepted Foreign Medical universities. The graduates of such accepted Foreign Medical Schools must meet the current requirements stipulated by SLMC including passing of ERPM (Former ACT16) examination before obtaining the registration. Such examinations are common practice in all developed Medical systems in the world. Examples include GMC (General Medical Council) – UK, AMC (Australian Medical Council) – Australia, ECFMG (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) – US and Canada. These examinations ensure that FMG’s are ready for local conditions and requirements.
For more information and admissions
Commenting on the latest initiative of ANC Education Mr.Gishan Sumanasiri AGM Degree Completion programme stated that “We are really excited about the partnership with AUF – Philippines. We aim to provide more opportunities for Sri Lankan youth who wants to pursue a career in Medicine through this partnership. Students can complete their first part of education BS Psychology degree in Sri Lanka at ANC. The MD program is fully conducted at AUF in Philippines. Sri Lankan students have two options of joining AUF program. They can join the AUF program directly from first year, where they do the BS degree at AUF. Or they can start the BS degree in Sri Lanka” concluded Mr.Sumanasiri. ANC invites prospective applicants contact us through 0777 662211 or visit us at ANC Education, 308 R.A.De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03. Students can also visit www.ancedu.com/lk for more information.
AUF Philippine – An affordable option for students to earn a recognized Medical Degree .
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